Decision details

To seek approval to extend the Grant Agreement for years 2 and 3, from 1 April 2014

1.       That the grant agreement for the provision of Welfare Benefits Advice Information and Support be extended for two additional years from 1 April 2014.

2.       That the service remains with the current lead provider Surrey Disabled

          People’s Partnership (SDPP) on behalf of the “getWIS£” consortium.

Reason for Decisions:

There is a continuing demand from residents of Surrey for advice, information and support about welfare benefits especially with regard to changes as a result of the Welfare Reform Act (2012). From 1 April 2013, the providers have seen 1,448 people and helped them claim £940,416 of benefits they were entitled to.

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